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Fire Erupts at Isiolo Girls Secondary, Prompt Response Prevents Injuries

ISIOLO, Kenya Sep 7 — A fire broke out at Isiolo Girls Secondary School on Saturday night, just a day after a devastating dormitory blaze at Hillside - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

DNA Testing to Confirm Toll in Hillside Academy Fire

Nyeri, Kenya Sep 7 - The full extent of the tragedy at Hillside Academy in Nyeri remains unclear as officials have disclosed that the exact number of - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

Court freezes Sh10 billion road maintenance fund after governors sue

County governments say they need the funds as the maintenance of county roads falls under their docket.

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

Africa CDC allocates 2,000 doses of mpox vaccine to Uganda

KAMPALA, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has allocated 2,000 doses of mpox vaccine to Uganda, a senior - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by Nyeri school fire

Pope sends message of condolences to the families of 17 pupils who died in the fire incident at Hillside Academy.

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

Nairobi Expressway to Close Sunday for City Marathon

Nairobi Expressway to Close for Nairobi City Marathon Nairobi, Sep 7, 2024 – The Nairobi Expressway will be temporarily closed from 9:30 PM on Saturday - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

DPP orders Police IG to investigate fire that killed 17 pupils

DPP Renson Ingonga directs Acting Police IG Masengeli to probe the circumstances surrounding Endarasha Academy fire, submit file to ODPP.

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

New Kuresoi registration office eases access to birth, death certificates

The government has encouraged residents of Kuresoi in Nakuru County to use the newly opened births and deaths registration office to avoid incurring higher fees for late applications for these vital documents. Immigration PS Julius Bitok announced that the new Civil Registration

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

70 children missing following Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy

Seventy children remain missing after a devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, which has claimed at least 18 lives. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua confirmed the grim update during a press briefing following his visit to the school Friday afternoon. Gachagua r

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

World Insights: China, Africa on modernization journey together

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- As an African proverb goes, "a friend is someone you share the path with." In the shared pursuit of modernization of the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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At least 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombings in Gaza

GAZA, Sep. 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombings targeting two residential houses in central and southern Gaza Strip on - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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UK Influencers Visit Kenya to Highlight Tourism Experiences

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 7– Renowned travel influencers from the United Kingdom have arrived in Kenya as part of a Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) influencer - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

Parents Want Answers for Missing Children After 17 Died at Hillside School Fire

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 7 - Parents of missing children from the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy are voicing their frustration over the lack of - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Middle East majors make Horn of Africa playfield

Gulf states have deliberately competed or collaborated in various countries in the volatile African region depending on what works well.

The East African

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EAC backs partners’ bid for China funding

Trade bloc has established a platform with development partners to mobilise funds for the development of key corridors and networks.

The East African

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Ruto goes to the Gen Zs with a fresh ‘creative’ office

In the past two weeks alone, he has spoken at two town hall meetings in Nairobi and Kisumu, seeking to explain his administration’s work.

The East African

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I came back with nothing, says Kenyan woman freed after 7 months in Lebanese jail

She was kept in jail even after a theft charge could not be proven because her former employer refused to withdraw the case.

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UN calls for full inquiry into West Bank shooting

West Bank, Sep 7 - The United Nations has called for a "full investigation" into the killing of a US-Turkish woman in the occupied West Bank during a - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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DP Gachagua Urges NGAOs to Maintain Vigilance in Drug and Illicit Brew Fight

TRANS NZOIA, Kenya Sep 7 - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) to remain steadfast in - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Cheptegei's murder reignites trauma for domestic violence survivor

Ugandan athlete Cheptegei's killing has prompted calls for stronger action against domestic violence.

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Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua Is Dead

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 7 - Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua Ndung’u has passed away, prompting an outpouring of tributes from national leaders. His family - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Masengeli vows thorough probe into Hillside Academy fire tragedy

Police will leave no stone unturned in uncovering the cause of fire that claimed the lives of 17 pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has assured. Speaking during a consultative security meeting between police and cou

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70 pupils still missing as Ruto declares three days of mourning

Ruto on Friday declared three days of national mourning in honour of the 18 students who lost their lives in a dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.

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Leaders mourn 17 students lost in hillside academy fire

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa also extended her condolences, calling the incident heartbreaking.

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Tears and agony as 17 pupils die in school dormitory fire

Blaze, whose cause is still unknown, broke out on Friday morning at a Nyeri school. 27 pupils were admitted in hospital, and dozens missing in the incident that shocked the nation.

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Call for road safety as Afrika Mashariki Awards are launched

The awards bring together stakeholders in the transport sector including NTSA, Safaricom and Standard Group as they showcase innovations in the industry.

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The Mau Mau story is about a lost chance to build a nation

A century of injustice and why Kenya must confront its injustices.

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Exhausted, para-cyclist Ogada quits race

Ogada, who had finished 11th in the Time Trial on Wednesday, had to stop many times to fix his bicycle.

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Exhausted, para-cyclist Ogada quits race with broken bike

Ogada, who had finished 11th in the Time Trial on Wednesday, had to stop many times to fix his bicycle.

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PSC opposes blanket ban on harambees in new Bill

Commission argues that public officers should be allowed to contribute to good causes.

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Peng Liyuan chats over tea with Senegal’s first lady

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Marie Khone Faye, wife of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in Beijing - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Probe launched into Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy

The Government has launched investigations into the deaths of 27 pupils killed in an inferno Thursday night in Hillside Endarasha Aacdemy.

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Justice Mrima elected as JSC member succeeding late Majanja

Justice Antony Mrima has been elected as a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). He will now represent the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) in accordance with Article 171 (2)(d) of the Constitution. Justice Mrima led the election with 95 votes, surpassin

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Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua dies in hospital

Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua dies while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi, County Secretary Ambassador Abass Ali confirms.

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Taming rogue churches: Huge fines, jail terms and tough rules in new Bill

A fine of Sh10m awaits those who use coercion or undue influence in religious conversion.

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India-Singapore Ties poised for Takeoff

Sep 6 - Ties with Singapore are historical, and yet today are marked by cooperation in diverse fields encompassing both traditional and non-traditional - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

Kenya In Mourning After 17 Children Killed In Dormitory Fire

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 6 - President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning beginning Monday following the tragic fire at Hillside - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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China urges U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces

Kenya declares three days of mourning to honour 17 pupils killed in fire

President William Ruto declares three days of national mourning for 17 pupils killed in a dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri.

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Drought-defying early warning systems changing farmers' lives in Kilifi

Between 2020 and 2022, the Horn of Africa suffered its worst drought in at least 40 years, exacerbated by the climate phenomenon of La Niña

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